At Thera South West, every day is different. We go to work knowing that this is a chance to make incredible things happen for the people we support. We have an exciting opportunity available as a Support Worker to join our committed team in the beautiful area of Kingsteignton.
Your role will be to support 4 people with a learning disability to achieve their objectives, delivering support and personal care within the community in a 24-hour supported living setting.
As a Support Worker, you will be part of an inclusive team empowered to create innovative ways to support people to achieve their own personal goals, living the life they choose.
Supporting people to access the community for a variety of activities, day-to-day living, and wellbeing is essential.
The right applicant will need a great sense of humour and enjoy swimming, listening to music, and sourcing new and exciting activities.
You will also play an important role with the families, supporting people to maintain good relationships.
If you are caring, committed, and compassionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
This role will require you to work weekends and perform sleep-in duties.
Full training will be provided; induction and shadowing is paid time.
Thera South West is unique; we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.
Who are we looking for?
No previous experience or qualifications required. Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided.
1. Compassionate, caring, confident, and resilient
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
3. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
5. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
6. Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the Benefits?
1. Annualised hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
2. Flexible working hours for work-life balance
3. Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
4. 28 days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
5. Employee support line to support you and your family
6. Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
7. Contributory Pension Scheme
8. Free Enhanced DBS check
9. Refer a friend and earn up to £300
10. Cycle to Work Scheme
11. Well-being initiatives
12. Access to thousands of retail discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
13. An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
14. Access to Early Pay (T&Cs apply, excludes relief workers)
If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group. For further information or to learn more about being a support worker in Thera, contact our friendly talent team on 01476 513934 or send an email to newtalent@thera.co.uk.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.
Does the job role include personal care?: Yes
Working Patterns:
Flexible
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